Recommend me an EDC

[Waspy]

1. Must take one 18650

2. Must be LED

3. Cost not very important *gulp*

4. Throw is more important than anything else

Thank you

 

[pwatcher]

:welcome:

Check out Elektrolumens DeCree-XPG R5, 20mm collimator, 5.5 degrees piercing beam, direct drive - runs on single 18650

http://elektrolumens.com/DeCree/DeCree-XPG.html

they also come up on cpf marketplace from time to time, for well under $100

 

[joe1512]

I am not very good at the high end lights, so Ill let the surefire fiends cover that.

However, check out this 70 dollar one. Should have pretty decent throw with a larger reflector and designed for it.

http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-125/**NEW**-MG-X-dsh-Thrower-SST-dsh-50/Detail

If you really want true throw, you will need to do some more serious research here. There are lots that really specialize in high throw with aspheric lens, etc.

 

[cistallus]

Some other high throw LED lights taking 1 18650, roughly from throwiest down:
Tiablo A10 (aspheric)
Tiablo A9 (aspheric version)
Raidfire Spear
Dereelight DBS V3
JetBeam RRT-1
Ray Tactical D1
4Sevens Maelstrom G5
EagleTac T20C2
Olight M20
EagleTac T100C2
Fenix TK11
Lumacraft D-Mini w/extension tube
JetBeam RRT-2
JetBeam Jet-III M

 

[Waspy]

Thanks for all the interesting replies.

Cistallus, after more research I have found that there is no aspheric A10, but A9 aspheric heads can still be purchased.

Not cheap though, need to think it over.

 

[carrot]

You might enjoy the Maelstrom G5.

 

[TwinBlade]

You might enjoy the Maelstrom G5.

I was looking at that last week. That is a whole gob of light in a small package. :bow:

 

[drbobguy]

I was just about to start a similar thread. Waspy I hope you don't mind if I piggyback on yours.

EDIT: Started my own thread here:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=3519477#post3519477

 

[pwatcher]

I was just about to start a similar thread. Waspy I hope you don't mind if I piggyback on yours.

I haven't been following flashlight design/tech for several years and I don't want to spend 2 weeks searching the Internet when somebody here probably has the answer in their head.

Anyone know a light like this?

what you are doing is called "hijacking" a thread, and is not ok. just start a new one of your own - it's really not so hard (look for the blue button that says new thread). :kiss:

 

[TwinBlade]

The Fenix LD10 has the push button AA criteria you want, but a couple more stroby flashy modes. Price is close to your limit.

 

[drbobguy]

what you are doing is called "hijacking" a thread, and is not ok. just start a new one of your own - it's really not so hard (look for the blue button that says new thread). :kiss:

Sorry, I didn't know that was etiquette here, lots of forums prefer people to consolidate similar threads.

I've started a new thread here:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=3519477#post3519477

 

[NCT1]

My favorite EDC light that takes an 18650 is a Download Pocket Rocket, I have the HAIII version. Great light, and A LOT of output for the size.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=290234

 

[Waspy]

Well, thanks for more input. I think I am going to get a Tiablo A9 but without the colluminator (or whatever it's called). Carrot, that Maelstrom G5 looks great but I think the Tiablo A9 is looking like my best 'bang for buck' single 18650 thrower. I know I said cost was not important but perhaps that was a bit rash :)